John R Mott Junior/High School

Summary:

John R Mott Junior/High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Postville, Iowa, with a student population of 351. The school is part of the Postville Community School District, which is ranked 302 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Decorah High School, which has significantly higher academic performance across various metrics. Additionally, John R Mott Junior/High School has very high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 69.67% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Iowa high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, placing it among the lowest-performing in the state.

Despite these challenges, the school's racial makeup is a significant differentiating factor, with a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (65.24%) compared to the nearby schools, which have predominantly white student populations. This suggests that the school may be serving a more disadvantaged and underrepresented student population, which could contribute to the lower academic performance. However, it is important to note that the school's performance is not directly related to its racial makeup, and the school's unique needs and challenges require targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162-0717

(563) 864-7652

District: Postville Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,210

Feeder schools for John R Mott Junior/High School:

Elementary:

Cora B Darling Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.2%

White:

27.9%

African American:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John R Mott Junior/High School ranks worse than 91.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Details John R Mott Junior/High School ranks worse than 81.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.63. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at John R Mott Junior/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.2%), White (27.9%), African American (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John R Mott Junior/High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare John R Mott Junior/High School employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John R Mott Junior/High School is $14,210.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John R Mott Junior/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John R Mott Junior/High School 307^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See John R Mott Junior/High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks John R Mott Junior/High School 276^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See John R Mott Junior/High School in the ranking list.)

Postville Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Postville Community School District 302^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John R Mott Junior/High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2015	6.61	334^th	349	4.3%
2016	17.87	314^th	343	8.5%
2017	5.88	316^th	327	3.4%
2018	0.41	317^th	318	0.3%
2019	1.55	339^th	342	0.9%
2021	32.33	251^st	324	22.5%
2022	20.61	286^th	337	15.1%
2023	18.85	291^st	334	12.9%
2024	15.10	307^th	337	8.9%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for John R Mott Junior/High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	41.88	250^th	351	28.8%
2013	40.96	264^th	351	24.8%
2014	2.29	312^th	322	3.1%
2015	7.54	307^th	324	5.2%
2016	0.70	316^th	320	1.3%
2017	0.02	323^rd	325	0.6%
2018	1.94	310^th	320	3.1%
2019	8.64	310^th	327	5.2%
2021	4.42	316^th	327	3.4%
2022	10.90	310^th	332	6.6%
2023	20.33	293^rd	336	12.8%
2024	27.63	276^th	338	18.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John R Mott Junior/High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
1989	157	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	158
1990	153	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	156
1991	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1992	185	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	187
1993	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	186
1994	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	199
1995	214	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	215
1996	214	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	215
1997	228	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
1998	213	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	217
1999	215	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	220
2000	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2001	188	0	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	197
2002	172	3	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	187
2003	172	3	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	187
2004	177	1	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	193
2005	157	1	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	179
2006	150	19	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
2007	145	2	2	32	1	n/a	n/a	182
2008	134	1	2	21	0	n/a	n/a	158
2009	137	31	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	177
2010	112	8	0	38	0	1	6	165
2011	96	8	0	40	0	1	0	145
2012	84	6	0	45	0	1	1	137
2013	82	9	0	55	0	1	1	148
2014	89	22	1	67	0	1	2	182
2015	127	22	1	114	2	1	2	269
2016	113	30	2	113	2	0	2	262
2017	117	36	2	130	3	0	2	290
2018	124	32	1	140	3	0	5	305
2019	120	28	1	162	3	0	4	318
2020	125	27	0	197	0	0	6	355
2021	113	30	0	201	0	0	6	350
2022	112	18	0	197	0	0	6	333
2023	98	21	0	229	0	0	3	351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John R Mott Junior/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	175	15.4	11.3	7.4
1989	158	15.8	10.0	12.7
1990	156	14.1	11.0	8.3
1991	167	14.8	11.2	6.6
1992	187	15.0	12.4	9.1
1993	186	14.9	12.5	5.9
1994	199	14.9	13.4	7.5
1995	215	15.7	13.7	10.2
1996	215	15.7	13.7	10.2
1997	228	16.6	13.7	14.5
1998	217	17.7	12.3	14.7
1999	220	18.6	11.8	19.1
2000	204	16.3	12.5	14.7
2001	197	16.2	12.2	19.8
2002	187	18.9	9.9	29.9
2003	187	18.9	9.9	29.9
2004	193	12.7	15.2	30.6
2005	179	14.3	12.5	32.4
2006	175	17.1	10.2	33.1
2007	182	17.0	10.7	38.5
2008	158	18.9	8.4	31.6
2009	177	19.0	9.3	42.4
2010	165	20.0	8.2	47.9
2011	145	13.8	10.4	58.6
2012	137	14.1	9.7	59.9
2013	148	13.3	11.1	66.9
2014	182	16.1	11.2	70.9
2015	269	24.0	11.2	100
2016	262	26.0	10.0	100
2017	290	28.5	10.1	81
2018	305	27.5	11.0	78
2019	318	27.6	11.4	100
2020	355	26.5	13.3	100
2021	350	27.3	12.7	100
2022	333	27.3	12.1	69.7
2023	351	24.8	14.1	75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John R Mott Junior/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	175	15.4	11.3	7.4
1989	158	15.8	10.0	12.7
1990	156	14.1	11.0	8.3
1991	167	14.8	11.2	6.6
1992	187	15.0	12.4	9.1
1993	186	14.9	12.5	5.9
1994	199	14.9	13.4	7.5
1995	215	15.7	13.7	10.2
1996	215	15.7	13.7	10.2
1997	228	16.6	13.7	14.5
1998	217	17.7	12.3	14.7
1999	220	18.6	11.8	19.1
2000	204	16.3	12.5	14.7
2001	197	16.2	12.2	19.8
2002	187	18.9	9.9	29.9
2003	187	18.9	9.9	29.9
2004	193	12.7	15.2	30.6
2005	179	14.3	12.5	32.4
2006	175	17.1	10.2	33.1
2007	182	17.0	10.7	38.5
2008	158	18.9	8.4	31.6
2009	177	19.0	9.3	42.4
2010	165	20.0	8.2	47.9
2011	145	13.8	10.4	58.6
2012	137	14.1	9.7	59.9
2013	148	13.3	11.1	66.9
2014	182	16.1	11.2	70.9
2015	269	24.0	11.2	100
2016	262	26.0	10.0	100
2017	290	28.5	10.1	81
2018	305	27.5	11.0	78
2019	318	27.6	11.4	100
2020	355	26.5	13.3	100
2021	350	27.3	12.7	100
2022	333	27.3	12.1	69.7
2023	351	24.8	14.1	75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John R Mott Junior/High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$413 (2.9%)	$13,796 (97.1%)	$14,210

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John R Mott Junior/High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 339^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 291^st of 334 Middle schools	12%
Ranks 310^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 293^rd of 336 High schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (John R Mott Junior/High School)	41.5	52.1	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Postville Community School District)	41.5	52.1	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (John R Mott Junior/High School)	43.4	50	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Postville Community School District)	43.4	50	6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John R Mott Junior/High School)	39	75.5	36.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Postville Community School District)	39	75.5	36.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (John R Mott Junior/High School)	36.6	65.3	28.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Postville Community School District)	36.6	65.3	28.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (John R Mott Junior/High School)	64.7	69.8	5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Postville Community School District)	64.7	69.8	5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (John R Mott Junior/High School)	48	50.8	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Postville Community School District)	48	50.8	2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (John R Mott Junior/High School)	43.8	60.9	17.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Postville Community School District)	43.8	60.9	17.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (John R Mott Junior/High School)	31.3	51.6	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Postville Community School District)	31.3	51.6	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	318	351	10.4%
African American	28	21	25%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	162	229	41.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	120	98	18.3%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	75.2%	24.8%

Schools Near John R Mott Junior/High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John R Mott Junior/High School	Public	7-12	314 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7652	351	25	14.1	75.2%	98 (27.9%)	21 (6.0%)	229 (65.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	27.6	276^th of 338 public high schools	18.3%		20.3	293^rd of 336 public high schools	12.8%	17	76.7	47.6	71.7	66.7	72.9	62.8	40.5	54.3	44.4	59.3	28.6	31.1	$14,210	$413	$13,796
MFL MarMac High School	Public	9-12	700 S Page St	Monona	52159	Clayton County	MFL MarMac Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 539-2031	262	17	15.2	30.9%	253 (96.6%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	28.2	274^th of 338 public high schools	18.9%		38.3	239^th of 336 public high schools	28.9%	35			69.2	72.2	63.3			53.8	58.3	60.0		43.1	$16,880	$310	$16,571
Waukon High School	Public	9-12	1061 3rd Ave NW	Waukon	52172	Allamakee County	Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 568-3466	380	25	15.2	43.7%	360 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	75.3	60^th of 338 public high schools	82.2%		73.3	66^th of 336 public high schools	80.4%	6			92.2	85.9	78.9			76.7	79.8	70.0		72.7	$15,929	$265	$15,665
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	333	30	11.2	42.3%	298 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%		64.4	112^th of 336 public high schools	66.7%	54			82.6	73.5	68.4			76.7	67.6	67.1		63.2	$19,449	$642	$18,808
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	211	16	13.5	28.0%	194 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%		63.2	118^th of 336 public high schools	64.9%	18			76.7	76.0	79.6			79.1	82.0	83.3		62.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874
Central Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	400 1st Street NW	Elkader	52043	Clayton County	Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 245-1750	210	14	15.4	33.3%	200 (95.2%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	46.1	215^th of 338 public high schools	36.4%		28.6	270^th of 336 public high schools	19.6%	55	64.0	83.3	80.0	75.0	77.8	64.0	75.0	44.0	63.9	52.8	88.9	69.4	$13,348	$326	$13,022
Decorah High School	Public	9-12	100 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3643	576	38	15.2	21.5%	517 (89.8%)	5 (0.9%)	29 (5.0%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.6%)	89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%		92	7^th of 336 public high schools	97.9%				94.7	92.1	88.1			82.6	85.8	88.1		82.1	$15,163	$333	$14,830

Frequently Asked Questions about John R Mott Junior/High School

What is the racial makeup of John R Mott Junior/High School?

Students at John R Mott Junior/High School are 65% Hispanic, 28% White, 6% African American.

What schools feed into John R Mott Junior/High School?

John R Mott Junior/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cora B Darling Elementary

How many students attend John R Mott Junior/High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended John R Mott Junior/High School.

Is John R Mott Junior/High School a good school?

John R Mott Junior/High School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Iowa high schools.

What district is John R Mott Junior/High School in?

Postville Community School District

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